PhD research: Adoption and Dis-Adoption of Sorghum among Smallholder Farmers in the Lake Victoria Region of Kenya

Date
August 2023 to August 2027
Countries
Keywords
sorghum
adoption
disadoption
rural producer organizations
intrahousehold dynamics
Institutions
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (Kenya)
Research fields
Agriculture and Food Sciences

This study investigates the adoption and disadoption dynamics of sorghum among smallholder farmers in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya. It focuses on the influence of rural producer organizations, intrahousehold decision-making dynamics, and farmer preferences and attributes related to sorghum cultivation.

By examining these factors, the research aims to provide insights into enhancing sorghum adoption strategies and improving food security among rural communities.